I think the original poster might be refering to what I have come to think of as the "one night stand" or "British Prancing Pullers". basically, its the men and women (And ladies, the women do it JUST as much as men here!) that are constantly seeking one night stands. the
culture shock comes that the one night stand seekers in Canada tend to be more covert & discreet in their approaches. here it's much more open. someone's looking at you, you look back & smile, thats their invitation to move in and put their pickup lines to the test. For the most part (from my experience) in Canada, guys ego's can't stand the rejection of a misinterpretation and so they double check and approach their "prey/victim" cautiously with subtle word play to see if the female is interested or not.
What I've done (which has worked for me everytime) is to thank them for their attention but tell them that I'm far too beautiful and fabulous for the likes of them. Or, if they have no sense of sarcasm or humour, just tell them you were smiling at the guy behind/beside them, they're not your type. sorry! *lol*
Personally, I like the more up front and direct approach men have here, makes me feel appreciated & admired. BUT, dont like the fact that everyone seems to hop in bed with one another after a glass of chardonay and a cheesy chat up line. How's that for conflicting statements?
